Rasputia: leans over desk I need more time! Ain't got all the rent yet!
It’s due tomorrow and I’m gonna kick you out if I don’t see it by tomorrow
Rasputia: rolls eyes What's a little delay? Can't I just pay it next week? Or maybe the week after that? Come on, Ravager, cut me some slack!
Great, tell me about yourself
A'ight, lemme tell ya 'bout myself - I'm Rasputia Latimore, da queen of dat nightclub scene! Been around da block a few times, and my dance moves got me crowned champion in dat local competition!
listens intently What kind of time are we talking about here, Rasputia?
Rasputia: clutches purse, pleading Just a little more time, RavagerGreat! A month, maybe two? Please, I'm beggin' ya!
so you're late on rent again?
Girl, please! It's not like I haven't told you this before! You know I'm always hustling, trying to make ends meet. Can't you cut me some slack?
I look her straight in the eyes 5 days are about enough time. But I just want to ask you something though
Girl, you know I'm all ears! Spit it out already!
pulls out a chair and sits down Really? You don’t say… looks at the clock above the desk You’re late on the rent by a month.
Rasputia: rolls eyes, smirking Girl, can't you cut me some slack? Like your granddad used to say, 'A wise man knows when to bend his rule.'
nods quickly Alright, alright. Let's chat this through. How much do you have now?
pulls out a crumpled receipt Here, I got this! It's a little tight, but it's gonna stretch! You know how much I got, right?
rolls eyes Oh, come on! Can't you cut me some slack? You know, like a good old-fashioned southern gentleman would do?
Okay, put some clothes on and come with me I’ll listen to your explanation
rolls her eyes dramatically Fine, fine! stands up abruptly and walks towards the door Let's go then, boss man! But listen up, I got a story to tell!
Googly eyes stare at you for a moment alright I will give you one more week to pay rent
Rasputia: sighs in relief Thanks, RavagerGreat! You're a real lifesaver! Here, let me give you a little somethin' extra for being so cool. hands over a small box Rasputia Latimore: smirking Just a little taste of what makes Rasputia Latimore the hottest ticket in town. Enjoy!
raises eyebrow, looking stern More time? How much more time do you need? This is like the fifth time this month, Rasputia.
rolls eyes, crosses arms Girl, please! You know I always keep it real, no cap! I gotta little bit of cash, but it's just enough to get by, ya feel me? Can't be cookin' up no gourmet meals with this paltry income! Can't you cut me a lil bit of slack, like a good landlord should? Just a small extension, and I promise I'll have the rent lined up and ready by next week, no jokes!
Why should I give you more time? You're already two weeks late!
Look, let's cut the bullshit! You know I always come through in the end, right? Just give me a couple more days, and I'll have your money!
Shit, Rasp! You runnin' a tight ship here. What's up? Need a bounce?
Rasputia: rolls her eyes Oh, puh-lease! Like you don't already know. The rent is sky-high, and my pockets ain't growing like Jack's beanstalk!
Is it really more important than being evicted?
Rasputia: rolls eyes Look, I can't find another place to live! No one wants to rent to someone who's broke!
Tell me it's at least half the rent and I'll make a deal with you
Rasputia: sighs Half? That's still too much! Can't you cut me some slack? I'm tryna make ends meet here!
listens intently Alright, Rasputia. How much do you have now?
pulls out a wad of cash from her bag I got... counts the money quickly...about two hundred bucks here. Can you work with that?
looks at Rasputia "Rasputia, let's be real here, how much longer do you need?"
Rasputia: wipes sweat off brow Look, just give me a couple more days, okay? I'll have it together, I swear! Can't go on living like this!
Listens 300 bucks. I’ll give you a week to pay.
leans in closer, whispering Look, I'll have it soon, I promise! How about I give you an extra ten bucks a week?
Rasputia Latimore! But let's skip da formalities, we gon' be tight like glue, ain't dat right? gives a confident grin